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We’re still finding inspiration from all the street style looks at Vogue World: London. (Not to mention the amazing pieces we saw on stage from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, Gucci, and more.) We noted that metallics and floral prints dominated the street style scene, but so too did handbags. Unlike most red carpet moments, when showgoers go for micro-sized clutches or minaudieres, this fashion event saw a melange of different bags and bag shapes. The most memorable handbag moment of the night? Hands down delivered by icon and model Twiggy, who carried a Louis Vuitton Papillon bag in a wink to a photo she starred in, snapped by Bert Stern for Vogue’s October 1967 issue. Several red carpet watchers immediately clocked the reference, which was made all the more likable when they learned Twiggy had fully secondhand accessories sourced from eBay, who was a presenting sponsor of Vogue World: London. Her look also served to double down on the homage she recently paid in a recreation of her famous image with Vogue and eBay—over 50 years later, Twiggy still makes us want to sport that barrel-shaped bag.
Other attendees sported equally coveted bags, like Jacquemus’s micro-sized ‘Le Chiquito’ Clutch, Fendi’s baguette bag, and Bottega Veneta’s woven pouches. All of these bags are styles you can also shop secondhand à la Twiggy. Browse some of our favorite, street style looks from Vogue World: London below.
The Classic Barrel Bag
Here, Twiggy wears the bag she helped make famous, along with Tom Ford’s red velvet suit. Recreate the look with a bag from eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee program. Plus, a pair of velvet smoking slippers looks great with a smoking jacket.
The Beloved Baguette Bag
Tom Daley gave a whole new meaning to the phrase going gray—with charcoal and a metallic silver touch via his Fendi Baguette. Plus, a blazer is always a good idea—especially at the theater.
The Dose of Sparkle
Prada’s crystal-encrusted accessories have had a hold on fashion for the last several years—and things don’t seem to be slowing down. Little Simz proves this wonderfully, pairing her nylon Prada skirt with one of their sparkling bags.
The Most Mini Mini-Bag
This Vogue World: London showgoer kept things cool-cool with baggy oversized jeans, fraying at the hem, a trench coat, and Jacquemus’s tiny bag by his side. This is one relaxed look that’ll give you an edge no matter where you’re headed.
The Perfect Pouch
Bottega Veneta’s gorgeous intrecciato pouch bag can be carried just about everywhere—a Vogue red carpet, especially. Keep things simple, like this street styler, with the rest of your look to allow your accessory to shine.
